Question 1

The sense of taste is called

Accepted Answer

A)  olfaction. 
B)  perception. 
C)  gustation. 
D)  tastant. 
E)  mastication. 
A)  olfaction. 
B)  perception. 
C)  gustation. 
D)  tastant. 
E)  mastication.

Question 2

As a stereocilium bends, the tip link pulls ______ gates open.

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  Cl- 
D)  K+ 
A)  Na+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  Cl- 
D)  K+

Question 3

Damage to the left side of the brain near the visual cortex could result in which of the following visual changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of temporal visual fields from both eyes 
B)  loss of nasal visual fields from both eyes 
C)  loss of right visual fields from both eyes 
D)  loss of left visual fields from both eyes 
E)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  loss of temporal visual fields from both eyes 
B)  loss of nasal visual fields from both eyes 
C)  loss of right visual fields from both eyes 
D)  loss of left visual fields from both eyes 
E)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 4

The taste of salts results when ____ diffuses through channels leading to depolarization of the taste cell. Similarly, sour is tasted when ______ lead(s) to the depolarization of taste cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  umami, H+ 
B)  Na+, amino acids 
C)  Na+, H+ 
D)  H+, G protein mechanism 
A)  umami, H+ 
B)  Na+, amino acids 
C)  Na+, H+ 
D)  H+, G protein mechanism

Question 5

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-eyebrows

Accepted Answer

A) lubricate the eyelid 
B) protect the eye from falling objects 
C) an inflamed ciliary gland 
D) small tubes that drain tears into the lacrimal sac 
E) inflammation of the conjunctiva 
A) lubricate the eyelid 
B) protect the eye from falling objects 
C) an inflamed ciliary gland 
D) small tubes that drain tears into the lacrimal sac 
E) inflammation of the conjunctiva

Question 6

A person loses all vision in their left eye. One possible cause could be damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)  optic chiasma. 
B)  left optic tract. 
C)  optic nerve in the left eye. 
D)  right lateral geniculate nucleus. 
E)  right visual cortex in the occipital lobe. 
A)  optic chiasma. 
B)  left optic tract. 
C)  optic nerve in the left eye. 
D)  right lateral geniculate nucleus. 
E)  right visual cortex in the occipital lobe.

Question 7

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-macula

Accepted Answer

A) blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here 
B) a small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina 
C) the portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity 
D) a jellylike substance in the posterior cavity of the eye 
E) the fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye 
A) blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here 
B) a small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina 
C) the portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity 
D) a jellylike substance in the posterior cavity of the eye 
E) the fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye

Question 8

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-conjunctivitis

Accepted Answer

A) lubricate the eyelid 
B) protect the eye from falling objects 
C) an inflamed ciliary gland 
D) small tubes that drain tears into the lacrimal sac 
E) inflammation of the conjunctiva 
A) lubricate the eyelid 
B) protect the eye from falling objects 
C) an inflamed ciliary gland 
D) small tubes that drain tears into the lacrimal sac 
E) inflammation of the conjunctiva

Question 9

To which of the following substances would the taste buds be most sensitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  syrup 
B)  vinegar 
C)  salt water 
D)  quinine (tonic) water 
E)  jelly 
A)  syrup 
B)  vinegar 
C)  salt water 
D)  quinine (tonic) water 
E)  jelly

Question 10

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-optic disc

Accepted Answer

A) blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here 
B) a small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina 
C) the portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity 
D) a jellylike substance in the posterior cavity of the eye 
E) the fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye 
A) blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here 
B) a small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina 
C) the portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity 
D) a jellylike substance in the posterior cavity of the eye 
E) the fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye

Question 11

The medial olfactory area

Accepted Answer

A)  provides emotional reactions to odors. 
B)  is the site of conscious perception of odors. 
C)  generates action potentials in olfactory neurons. 
D)  modulates the sense of olfaction within the olfactory bulb. 
E)  is the area where chemicals bind to receptors. 
A)  provides emotional reactions to odors. 
B)  is the site of conscious perception of odors. 
C)  generates action potentials in olfactory neurons. 
D)  modulates the sense of olfaction within the olfactory bulb. 
E)  is the area where chemicals bind to receptors.

Question 12

The utricle and saccule are involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  static balance. 
B)  kinetic balance. 
C)  hearing low intensity sounds. 
D)  hearing high intensity sounds. 
E)  evaluating movements of the head. 
A)  static balance. 
B)  kinetic balance. 
C)  hearing low intensity sounds. 
D)  hearing high intensity sounds. 
E)  evaluating movements of the head.

Question 13

Which of the following is a part of the bony labyrinth?

Accepted Answer

A)  malleus 
B)  vestibule 
C)  cochlear duct 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  ossicles 
A)  malleus 
B)  vestibule 
C)  cochlear duct 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  ossicles

Question 14

Light refracts as it passes through the

Accepted Answer

A)  vitreous humor, sclera, and iris. 
B)  lens, aqueous humor, and sclera. 
C)  cornea, retina, and vitreous humor. 
D)  lens, cornea and humors of the eye. 
E)  sclera, iris, and retina. 
A)  vitreous humor, sclera, and iris. 
B)  lens, aqueous humor, and sclera. 
C)  cornea, retina, and vitreous humor. 
D)  lens, cornea and humors of the eye. 
E)  sclera, iris, and retina.

Question 15

The cornea is relatively easy to transplant because

Accepted Answer

A)  its proteoglycan content is high. 
B)  it is easy to access and is a vascular. 
C)  it has an extensive blood supply. 
D)  its high immunological activity prevents infection. 
E)  it is not attached to the eye. 
A)  its proteoglycan content is high. 
B)  it is easy to access and is a vascular. 
C)  it has an extensive blood supply. 
D)  its high immunological activity prevents infection. 
E)  it is not attached to the eye.

Question 16

What ion(s) cause(s) depolarization in olfactory neurons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  K+ 
D)  Both Na+ and K+ 
E)  Both Na+ and Ca2+ 
A)  Na+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  K+ 
D)  Both Na+ and K+ 
E)  Both Na+ and Ca2+

Question 17

Oscillation of the eyes during the tracking of something in motion is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nystagmus. 
B)  vertigo. 
C)  scotoma. 
D)  ptosis. 
E)  otitis media. 
A)  nystagmus. 
B)  vertigo. 
C)  scotoma. 
D)  ptosis. 
E)  otitis media.

Question 18

Which auditory ossicle is attached to the tympanic membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  labyrinth 
B)  incas 
C)  malleus 
D)  stapes 
E)  oval window 
A)  labyrinth 
B)  incas 
C)  malleus 
D)  stapes 
E)  oval window

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cochlear duct is filled with perilymph. 
B)  The bony core of the cochlea is called the modiolus. 
C)  The foot plate of the incus fits into the round window. 
D)  The vestibule is one of the regions of the organ of corti. 
E)  The spiral organ is found in the semicircular canals. 
A)  The cochlear duct is filled with perilymph. 
B)  The bony core of the cochlea is called the modiolus. 
C)  The foot plate of the incus fits into the round window. 
D)  The vestibule is one of the regions of the organ of corti. 
E)  The spiral organ is found in the semicircular canals.

Question 20

Pinkeye is an acute inflammation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  retina. 
B)  choroid. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  conjunctiva. 
E)  lacrimal gland. 
A)  retina. 
B)  choroid. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  conjunctiva. 
E)  lacrimal gland.

Exam 15: The Special Senses

The sense of taste is called

As a stereocilium bends, the tip link pulls ______ gates open.

Damage to the left side of the brain near the visual cortex could result in which of the following visual changes?

The taste of salts results when ____ diffuses through channels leading to depolarization of the taste cell. Similarly, sour is tasted when ______ lead(s) to the depolarization of taste cells.

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -eyebrows

A person loses all vision in their left eye. One possible cause could be damage to the

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -macula

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -conjunctivitis

To which of the following substances would the taste buds be most sensitive?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -optic disc

The medial olfactory area

The utricle and saccule are involved in

Which of the following is a part of the bony labyrinth?

Light refracts as it passes through the

The cornea is relatively easy to transplant because

What ion(s) cause(s) depolarization in olfactory neurons?

Oscillation of the eyes during the tracking of something in motion is called

Which auditory ossicle is attached to the tympanic membrane?

Which of the following is true?

Pinkeye is an acute inflammation of the

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